Eton Raptor Solar Survival Tool (video)

Looking for a multifunctional solar powered survival tool? If you are the Eton Raptor which was showcased at CES this year, is now available and might well be worth a look.

The compact design combines a compass,altimeter, barometer, thermometer, chronograph with an alarm clock, multiband radio with AM, FM, shortwave, NOAA weather alert, an LED flashlight and even a bottle opener.

All the Eton Raptor’s electronic devices are powered by the built-in 1800 mAh lithium ion battery. Which can be recharged via its onboard solar panel.The Eton Raptor takes around 18 hours to fully juice via Solar Power and around 4 hours when connected via AC adapter, or plugged into a PC via USB. When fully juiced the Eton Raptor can also be used to re-charge mobile devices and smartphones using its built-in USB port.

This device has a horrible user interface. The manual says it is not to exposed to water or used below freezing temperature. Combine all of this with the lack of GPS, and this device becomes an overpriced toy. I’d pass on it.